PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) – Expect continued traffic delays on U.S. 23 in Pike County for the next few weeks.

KYTC District 12 is conducting lane reductions and traffic delays near the Cedar Creek/Hambley Boulevard exit of U.S. 23 in Pikeville.

The City of Pikeville will begin a permitted utility rehab project at mile-point 24.3 to rehabilitate and repair the utilities that run under the bridge and along the project area.

Traffic will be reduced in both directions and road shoulders will be closed.

KYTC officials said the work is expected to last approximately three to four weeks and drivers should prepare for delays and congestion, especially during rush hour.